Rande Gerber Shares His Favorite L.A. and N.Y.C. Hotspots

Cindy Crawford is in no shortage of choices when it comes to date night with her nightlife-impresario husband Rande Gerber.

The restaurateur, who launches his latest venture, Caliche Rum, a premium white Puerto Rican swig Thursday, has a slew of go-to places in New York and Los Angeles, and he’s breaking them down for PEOPLE.

On his home coast, Gerber, 49, enjoys a variety of scenes.

Los Angeles

Soho House West Hollywood: It’s “beautifully designed with a great bar area and restaurant,” he says. Plus: “The space also has some private rooms for more intimate dinners, and the staff is always professional and accommodating.”

Spago: “I’m not sure how Wolfgang [Puck] does it with so many restaurants, but this is his best,” says Gerber. “Amazing food, well-trained and well-informed, friendly staff, and really intimate and romantic courtyard.”

Cafe Habana Malibu: This spot has “great food and staff in a genuine Malibu vibe. Locals, celebs and families all hang there for lunch and dinner as well as late night,” he says, calling it “the one place in Malibu for a fun night out.”

E Baldi: Makes Gerber’s list as The Beverly Hills place for a great lunch.

While on the east coast, Gerber focuses on satisfying his carnivorous cravings at Peter Luger, Katz’s and the Burger Joint, to name a few.

New York City

Peter Lugar Steakhouse: According to Gerber, it’s the “best steak around with a great old-school vibe.”

Katz’s Delicatessen: Is where to go for the “ultimate corned beef sandwich.”

Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien: Where to go for the “best burgers in N.Y.”

Stone Rose Lounge: In the Time Warner Center, the lounge, Gerber says, has “great staff and drinks with perfect views of Central Park.”

Indochine: The restaurant is “a staple of New York with the same great food as they have done for so many years,” he says.

All this food talk making your thirsty? Try this cocktail recipe from Gerber that tastes bueno with his new rum! Courtesy Caliche Rum